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Exploring the Interplay Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

HCPLive

In this first of this 5-part series, Lerma and Lala-Trindade discuss the interplay between chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.

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Pentoxifylline ameliorates subclinical atherosclerosis progression in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease: a randomized pilot trial

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Pentoxifylline (PTF), a nonselective phosphodiesterase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and a.

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Chronic kidney disease linked to key cardiovascular risk precursor

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system is a hallmark sign of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. People with CKD often have impaired sympathetic baroreflex sensitivity—a measure of how well the baroreflex system regulates blood pressure changes.

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Structural Racism Linked to Increased Prevalence of Kidney Disease, Diabetes, & Cardiovascular Disease

HCPLive

A new study is raising awareness around the effects of structural racism on the prevalence of chronic health conditions.

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How CTVS Treats Diabetes Complications

CTVS

There are however some serious complications commonly associated with diabetes, like cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease). If managed well through proper diet and medication, those with diabetes can lead full and active lives.

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Heart disease could hit up to 28 years sooner for people with CKM syndrome

American Heart News - Heart News

Research Highlights: Scientists conducted a simulation study to estimate the impact of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction. The study found that adults with chronic kidney disease would have.

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Albuminuria: An Underappreciated Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

Journal of the American Heart Association

ABSTRACT: Albuminuria, an established biomarker of the progression of chronic kidney disease, is also recognized as a biomarker for the risk of cardiovascular disease. Elevated urinary albumin excretion indicates kidney damage and systemic vascular disease, including myocardial capillary disease and arterial stiffness.